Key Stage 2 Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Desborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is assisting a friendly primary school in Kettering to recruit a Year 5 Class Teacher from September 2026. The role offers either full-time or part-time hours and a permanent contract, with a September 2026 start.

The school values pupil achievement, staff wellbeing, and high-quality teaching within a supportive community. The successful candidate will deliver engaging Year 5 lessons, plan and assess learning, differentiate to meet diverse needs, and work with a

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• KS2/Year 5 experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
• Passion for helping children achieve their best academically and personally.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Reflective, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply with induction and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across the Year 5 curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and raise attainment.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and presentation.
• Differentiate and adapt learning for all abilities.
• Develop pupils' confidence, independence, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents to support positive pupil outcomes.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

Skills

QTS

KS2 Year5

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Communication

Organisation

Relationship building

Reflective adaptable enthusiastic

ECTs welcome

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Year 5 Class Teacher - Kettering

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Full-Time or Part-Time September 2026 Start Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

Would you like to join a supportive and welcoming primary school where pupil achievement, staff wellbeing, and high-quality teaching are genuinely valued?

We are working in partnership with a friendly and ambitious primary school in Kettering that is seeking to appoint a talented Year 5 Class Teacher from September 2026. The school is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and is looking for a committed teacher who can inspire pupils and help them reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a positive school community that prides itself on delivering a broad and engaging curriculum, fostering strong relationships, and creating a nurturing environment where every child is supported to succeed.

The Role

• Deliver engaging, creative, and purposeful lessons across the Year 5 curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and raise attainment.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and presentation.
• Differentiate and adapt learning to ensure all pupils can access and enjoy the curriculum.
• Develop pupils' confidence, independence, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents to support positive pupil outcomes.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, particularly Year 5, is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for helping children achieve their best academically and personally.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• A reflective, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will receive a comprehensive induction and mentoring programme.

What's On Offer

• Full-time or part-time Year 5 Class Teacher position.
• September 2026 start.
• Permanent opportunity within a supportive primary school in Kettering.
• Competitive salary in line with the MPS/UPS, pro rata for part-time work.
• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent teaching facilities.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Ongoing support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Professional Development

The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, including training in curriculum development, assessment, behaviour management, safeguarding, SEND provision, adaptive teaching, and evidence-based classroom practice.

Through Tradewind, you'll also gain free access to over 2,500 CPD-certified courses via The National College, helping you continue to develop your teaching skills and progress your career.